Delta State Governor Calls For Investigation Into Alleged Killing Of Man By Security Officials.

Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the governor of Delta state has called for an immediate investigation into the alleged killing of one Joseph Pessu, ( 28) in Warri on Thursday, by security agencies on patrol.

He stated that the government was worried about the report of the killing, and had since sent a delegation to comfort his parents, and that Military authorities have also been contacted to carry out an immediate and thorough investigation into the killing.

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has also condemned the reported killing, but urged Deltans to remain law abiding as the law take its cause.

2. I have received disturbing reports and images of the high-handedness and shooting of innocent citizens by men of the armed forces deployed to enforce the COVID-19 lockdown in my State, Delta State.

— Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK) (@fkeyamo) April 2, 2020